Dallas initiative urges residents to support homeless service nonprofits instead of panhandlers

The city is encouraging Dallas residents who want to help people experiencing homelessness to give through established nonprofit organizations rather than to panhandlers, under an effort called the Better Together Initiative.

The city financially supports nonprofit organizations whose mission is to provide food and shelter services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

According to the city, giving to panhandlers is not a long-term solution for homelessness. Through the initiative, residents can learn where their contributions can do the most good.